Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
507349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Windham & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 78 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506681



Common Names

  • Boechera polyantha
  • Polyantha Rockcress
  • Rockcress


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Synonyms

  • Arabis macdougalii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Arabis polyantha Greene [unknown]

Description

Boechera polyantha (also called Many-flowered Boechera, among many other common names) is an annual herb which grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Boechera polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boechera polyantha has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boechera polyantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Boechera polyantha

Boechera polyantha is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

Boechera polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boechera polyantha?

Boechera polyantha

What are the common names of Boechera polyantha?

Many-flowered rockcress, many-flowered alpine rockcress

Where is Boechera polyantha native to?

Rocky Mountains of the western United States

Species in the Boechera genus

Boechera acutina, Boechera arcuata, Boechera atrorubens, Boechera calderi, Boechera californica, Boechera cascadensis, Boechera consanguinea, Boechera covillei, Boechera depauperata, Boechera drepanoloba, Boechera duchesnensis, Boechera elkoensis, Boechera evadens, Boechera formosa, Boechera gracilenta, Boechera grahamii, Boechera harrisonii, Boechera horizontalis, Boechera howellii, Boechera languida, Boechera lincolnensis, Boechera macounii, Boechera nevadensis, Boechera paddoensis, Boechera pauciflora, Boechera paupercula, Boechera peirsonii, Boechera pendulocarpa, Boechera pinetorum, Boechera polyantha, Boechera porphyrea, Boechera pratincola, Boechera quebecensis, Boechera rollinsiorum, Boechera rubicundula, Boechera saximontana, Boechera serpenticola, Boechera shevockii, Boechera spatifolia, Boechera texana, Boechera tularensis, Boechera ultra-alsa, Boechera villosa, Boechera xylopoda, Boechera beckwithii, Boechera bodiensis, Boechera breweri, Boechera cobrensis, Boechera collinsii, Boechera constancei,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Michael D. Windham (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Windham' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.